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Espresso
12-28-2006, 04:35 PM
Got a company you are curious about, have installed in your car, or questions about those listed. Post up. Links should be supplied..as ofcourse they would help.

I am curious myself as to what is out there. I have been in this field for many years & am still finding new companies out there.

1st. db Drive http://www.dbdrive.net/
I heard a hatch with their 600.1 & 2 12S4's pretty nice setup for small cash. Not by far the loudest, but sounded pretty clean. Out the door was less than $350 TOTAL. I may have to experiment with their equipment.

2nd. Quantum Audio http://www.quantumaudio.net/
Not a clue about them. Would like to know mor eif anyone is using them or know someone with them.

3rd. AudioPipe http://www.audiopipe.co.uk/ or http://www.audiopipe.com/Audiopipe.asp
This company makes top notch stuff. I love their equipment & am seriously considering replacing my MTX gear with theirs. Very very excellent stuff.

4th. Ememental Designs http://www.edesignaudio.com/edv2/index.php
Great equipment. I have installed their equipment in a few cars. They have full package deals, that are pretty good in price.

5th. Adire Audio http://www.adireaudio.com/
"The Tumult" is hands down one of the best SPL subs ever built...& the price shows it. If you want ground thumping bass. This is the company you need to call. I have installed their equip in some SUV & my god. Just overly excellent.

6th. Nolte Audio. http://www.nolteaudio.com/catalog/
Excellent people & excellent equip.
Their snailshell & doubleshot enclosures are the best enclosures on the market. I installed a 6.5" double shot w/ Elemental Designs subs in more than one vehicle they thump harder then most dual 12" setups I have heard. Very affordable to boot.
Check out their forums over there..good stuff.

I'll add more later.
But like I said. Feel free to add, ask & comment. Knowledge is power & remember the 90/10 rule. It's 90% install & 10% the equipment you use.

rman
12-28-2006, 06:53 PM
i've used audiopipe terminal ends and i think i have some lying around, back then it was great, gold with 0awg, 4awg, and 2 8awg on each terminal. Plus who wants to spend $40 on a RF terminal?

I've heard of CDT components, do you know anything about them? supposedly they are pretty good but i have no first hand experience.

martattack
12-29-2006, 12:00 AM
I'll also throw in CDT Audio. ( http://www.cdtaudio.com/ ) I had some components in my previous car and they sounded verry smoooth!

jnolte
12-29-2006, 12:18 AM
nolte audio!

jnolte
12-29-2006, 12:19 AM
Image Dynamix

http://www.imagedynamicsusa.com/index.php

Espresso
12-29-2006, 05:07 AM
Originally posted by jnolte
nolte audio!

LOL..I just noticed the name. Any relation?

CDT never heard of them. They say they used to design speakers for other companies...wish I knew who. But I do like the fact that they offer an extended 10 year warranty. That I have NEVER seen from any other speaker company.



1. Crystal MobileSound http://www.crystalmobilesound.com/
Very good components at an affordable price. Excellent upgrade for factory speakers.

2. Focal JMLab http://www.focal-fr.com/accueil_en.htm
This company has been around for years. They make excellent quality products. I have used them in countless vehicles & will continue to do so.

3. Extant.... Website unknown
I have used them in the past & they were an excellent speaker. I have no clue if they are even still arounds as I cannot find a website for them.

More to come.

iwhocorrupts
12-29-2006, 11:37 PM
Memphis Car Audio http://memphiscaraudio.com
Excellent subwoofers, extremely clean. Have reference series installed in my car. I love them.

pnsji
01-19-2007, 11:13 AM
Originally posted by jnolte
nolte audio!

Wow! that's yours?